PURPOSE
This Assessment Task is designed for you to demonstrate your knowledge about:
• Federal, state or territory and local health, hygiene and skin penetration regulations and requirements relevant to specialised facial treatments
• Organisational policies and procedures relevant to specialised facial treatments
• Manufacturer instructions for use of electrical equipment
• Legal/ insurance liabilities and responsibilities in regard to treatments and use of electrical equipment
• Scope of practice
• Factors likely to affect the suitability of a treatment for clients
• Effects and benefits of two comprehensive, and professional skin care ranges and their relationship to each device used
• Effects and benefits on the physical structure of skin of:
o Direct current
o Iontophoresis
o Desincrustation
o High frequency
o Micro-current
o Ultrasonic
• Principles of static electricity
• Principles and properties of electrical currents and the technology used in specialised facials:
o Alternating current
o Direct current
o Electrical circuits
o Electrical supply
o Energy
• Specialised facial applications: principles and processes of direct and alternating currents:
o Desincrustation
o Direct high frequency
o Iontophoresis
o Warming of tissue
• Principles and processes of direct and alternating currents:
o Electrical energy and electron movement
o Electrolytic process
o Thermal effect
o Electrodes
o Frequency ranges
o Capacitance
• Principles and properties of ultrasound and beauty therapy ultrasonic applications:
o Energy forms
o Definition of sound waves and ultrasound, ultrasonic
o Characteristics of a wave
• Effects and benefits of ultrasonic applications in beauty therapy:
o Mechanical and thermal responses
o Skin barrier properties
• Operational characteristics of ultrasonic devices
• Contra-indications which prevent treatment or require clearance from a medical professional to proceed and the relationship to specialised facials:
o Bacterial, fungal, parasitic and viral infections
o Cancer
o Epilepsy
o Pigmented lesions
o Pacemakers
o Undiagnosed lumps
o Recent cosmetic treatments such as injectables, Intense Pulsed Light (IPL), laser dermabrasion
• Contra-indications which restrict treatment and appropriate modifications to specialised facial treatments:
o Allergies
o Anxiety
o Areas exhibiting loss of tactile sensation
o Dysfunction of the nervous system
o Inflammations and swellings
o Medications that cause thinning or inflammation of the skin
o Skin trauma
o Recent scar tissue
• Appearance of genetic factors, possible medical treatments and limitations of facial treatments on skin conditions, diseases and disorders
• Appearance and physiology of adverse reactions to specialised facial treatments and products and appropriate remedial action
Part A
Complete knowledge questions:
1. What is the name of the license required for skin penetration?
2. What form must the client always complete?
3. a) What form would you complete in the event that an incident occurred in the salon, with yourself, another team member or a client? This incident could result in the injury of a person, or damage to equipment.
b) What action should you take if you are using a machine that malfunctions? Include in your answer which form needs to be completed and who should be notified.
4. What should you refer to prior to operating electrical equipment and performing an advanced facial treatment?
5. a) List four (4) areas to check before using electrical equipment.
b) List four (4) tasks you need to complete to prepare the treatment area for a specialised facial, ensuring it is safe and ready to use.
c) List two (2) sustainable practices you could adopt in a specialised facial treatment.
d) List three (3) steps you must take to clean a treatment area.
e) What is the best source, to reference instructions and guidelines, in relation to the safe handling and disposing of cleaning and treatment products?
6. Give ten (10) contra-indications for advanced facial treatments using electrical equipment and identify 3 that require clearance from a medical professional to proceed with the treatment.
7. (a) When should you refer a client to another practitioner?
(b) Why do you need to know about a client's medical history and medication prior to performing a specialised facial treatment?
8. Explain the effects and benefits of using an exfoliator:
9. Explain the effects and benefits of using a mask:
10. Give an example of three (3) adverse reactions, and their appearance, that are possible during the application of an advanced facial treatment and identify what action to take if one occurs.
11. What are the benefits of including electrical equipment into a facial routine?
12. List ten (10) safety precautions that must be taken when using electrical equipment during an advanced facial treatment.
13. Describe the following types of currents:
a) Direct Current
b) Alternating Current
14. What is energy?
15. Give an example of five (5) types of energy.
16. What are the two types of direct current used in beauty therapy?
17. Describe the processes of iontophoresis and its effect on the skin.
18. Describe the process of desincrustation and its effect on the skin.
19. In a facial, at what stage would you perform:
a) Desincrustation:
b) Iontophoresis:
20. Place the following terms with the correct description in the table below.
Matter protons electrons neutrons elements compounds circuit ions conductors insulators circuit breaker atom static electricity
Circuit
Circuit breaker
Atom
Insulators
Compounds
Protons
Ions
Matter
Conductors
Electrons
Static electricity
Neutrons
Elements
21. Explain the benefits of electrical equipment in beauty therapy treatments, in relation to the following factors, and the effect that they have on the body systems. Identify which body systems these relate to.
• Muscle stimulation
• Muscle contraction
• Stimulation of nerves
22. Describe how direct high frequency currents work.
23. Describe the difference between direct and indirect high frequency treatments and the benefits on the skin.
24. a) Give an example of four (4) benefits of ultrasonic treatments.
b) What product would you use in conjunction with the ultrasonic treatment?
c) What products can be used during a facial with electrical equipment that will maximise the results of the treatment?
25. Which electrical equipment creates ozone and how is this achieved?
26. List the four contra-indications for High Frequency and Galvanic treatments.
27. Name the beauty treatment that is electromagnetic and explain the effect it has on the skin?
28. Research and list two (2) websites or credible publications that could be used to learn about salon workplace health and safety.
29. What are two (2) health and hygiene requirements that you must follow prior to commencing a treatment?
30. Identify three (3) factors that are likely to affect the suitability of your client to receive an advanced facial treatment.
Part B
Answer the following multiple-choice questions.
1. Energy is measured in:
- OHM's
- Watts
- Joules
- Frequencies
2. The type of energy that changes within the vibrational pressure of the material is:
- Sound
Electrical
- Potential
- Chemical
3. The nucleus of an atom consists of:
- Electrons
Protons and electrons
- Protons and neutrons
- Protons
4. Which of the following is not a conductor:
- Rubber
- The human body
- Water
- Copper
5. Galvanic is:
- Alternating current
- Direct current
- Micro-current
6. An alternating current works by:
- Creating heat
- Creating a chemical change
- Both A & B
- None of the above
7. A treatment using sound energy is:
- Desincrustation
- Micro-current
- Iontophersis
- Ultrasonic
8. What voltage is used for electrical equipment compliance in the Australian Safety standards?
9. Ultrasonic treatments have what type of action?
- Mechanical
- Chemical
- Thermal
- Mechanical and thermal
10. The treatment where a needle is inserted to coagulate blood and seal the vessels of affected capillaries is:
- Thermolysis
- Diathermy
- High frequency
- IPL
11. Sebum is converted into soap in the process of:
- Saponification
- Thermolysis
- Proteolysis
- Cataphoresis
12. Professional skin care ranges should be used in salons because:
- They contain active ingredients
- There are many benefits that can be achieved through professional products
- These products are formulated to deliver results
- When professional products are used in conjunction with electrical equipment, the overall effects of the treatment will be amplified
13. When a body system is out of balance and not functioning correctly, what two effects can be seen on the skin?
- Dryness
- Breakouts
- Glowing complexion
- Smooth and even complexion with no fine lines
14. What does homeostasis mean?
- The body's internal system is functioning in alignment with each organ.
- The body is out of balance.
- The body is functioning to maintain regulation in water balance, temperature and chemical balance
- The body is functioning with the exception of one organ or body system.
15. What are the required foods for a healthy diet and body?
- Processed sugars
- Carbohydrates
- Proteins Water
16. Which two factors can inhibit the absorption of skin care products into the skin?
- TEWL
- There is a high hydration level in the skin.
- There is acne, pustules and papules.
- The skin is damaged and sensitised.